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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,266.24, 56,946.96 and 23,360.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,266.24, 56,946.96 and 23,360.92 is: 32,237.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,266.24 : 56,946.96 = 23,360.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,266.24/56,946.96 = 23,360.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,266.24x = 56,946.96 × 23,360.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,266.24x = 1,330,333,376.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,330,333,376.80/41,266.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,237.81

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